Nokia's health division is up for sale and Nest has a strong interest in buying it, according to a new report. The purchase, should it happen, would score Nest, the Alphabet company, Nokia's Withings assets. The Withings product line is comprised of various consumer health products, including a smart bathroom scale, a wireless activity tracker, and more. Nokia is currently...Read more ...

Nest may acquire Nokia's failing health division

Nest, the Google-owned company known for its popular smart home products, like the Nest Cam Outdoor and Nest Thermostat E , is reportedly considering a much deeper dive into the connected home tech sector. Nokia, which acquired Withings in 2016, is said to be looking for a buyer, according to sources familiar with the matter. In the runnings along with Nest are three other companies in total, two of which are France-based. Wareable 's reporting on the topic points out that Google's interest in Nokia's health division is up against a worried French government, reluctant that such a deal...Read more ...